Bentonville to Host 2026 USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships
Elite adaptive cyclists from across the United States will compete for national titles in Bentonville, Arkansas, when the city hosts the 2026 USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships on April […]
Arkansas National Parks See Record Visitor Numbers, Led by Hot Springs and Buffalo National River
National Park Service data shows dramatic long-term growth across the state’s seven federally managed properties, with combined annual visits nearly doubling since the 1980s. Arkansas’s seven National Park Service properties […]
Arkansas’s First Chairlift-Served Mountain Bike Park Opens June 12 in Bella Vista
OZ Trails Bike Park will feature more than 20 miles of gravity trails for all skill levels when it opens this summer on the Bentonville-Bella Vista border. Arkansas is getting […]
Mountain Bike Racing Returns to Fayetteville at 2026 Walmart U.S. Pro Cup
Elite mountain bike racing is coming back to Fayetteville this week as the Walmart U.S. Pro Cup presented by Honey Stinger opens the 2026 U.S. XC Open Series at Centennial […]
Top 5 Adventure Towns in Arkansas
Arkansas has quietly become one of the most dynamic outdoor destinations in the United States. Whether you ride, paddle, hike, or want to spend a day in stunning scenery, the […]
Elite Eight Showdown Begins in the 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness Bracket
The trail systems have been narrowed down, the votes have been counted, and the competition is heating up. The Elite Eight round of the 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness […]
Backpacking the Eagle Rock Loop: Days Two and Three on the Athens-Big Fork Trail (Part 2)
We slept well our first night on Saline Creek, which meant getting moving in the morning took a little longer than planned. It is actually easier to break camp fast […]
Arkansas Launches “Guide ARK” Network to Connect Outdoor Adventurers With Professional Guides
Arkansas is taking another step to strengthen its outdoor recreation economy with the launch of Guide ARK, a new statewide network designed to connect visitors with verified outdoor guides across […]
Backpacking the Eagle Rock Loop: Spring Break on the Little Missouri Trail (Part 1)
We lost count of stream crossings somewhere around 15 to 20 before noon on the first day. The sandals got a lot of use. It was a great three-day, two-night […]
7 Favorite Day Hiking Trails in Arkansas
Updated March 2026 — Arkansas earns its nickname. The Natural State is home to some of the most rewarding day hikes in the entire mid-South, from canyon-carved hollows in the […]